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·February 4, 2023·3 min read

Spice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and Memory

Adding a dash of cinnamon to your diet, or chewing on a stick of cinnamon gum can help boost memory and learning, and stave off some symptoms of anxiety, a new study finds.

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·February 4, 2023·4 min read

Reducing Insomnia in Autistic Adults

Sleep intervention programs for adults on the autism spectrum show promising results in reducing insomnia and co-occurring anxiety symptoms.

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·February 4, 2023·2 min read

Neural Correlates of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Anorexia Nervosa

Mindfulness meditation training reduces anxiety associated with eating disorders by altering the activity of brain areas associated with anxiety.

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·January 30, 2023·3 min read

Coercive Control Takes Significant Toll on Children

When it comes to coercive control in parental relationships, the children aren't just passive witnesses. Children exposed to coercive control experience problems with social-emotional and physical development, and broader family functioning outcomes such as strained relationships with their parents or experiencing harsher parenting. Children also often exhibit behavioral and psychological challenges.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

Poor Literacy Linked to Worse Mental Health Worldwide

Poor literacy skills or being illiterate is associated with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, researchers say. Additionally, poor literacy is also linked to increased feelings of loneliness.

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·January 25, 2023·8 min read

A Healthy Mind: How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Wellness

Even small bouts of physical activity and exercise throughout the day can help to boost your mental well-being.

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·January 21, 2023·6 min read

Procrastination Is Linked to Poor Mental and Physical Health

Procrastination is linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Frequent Visits to Green Space Linked to Lower Use of Certain Prescription Meds

People who frequently visit green spaces are less likely to use prescription medications for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, a new study reports.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better Health

Regularly practicing meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and has the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease, a new study reports.

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·January 16, 2023·6 min read

The Link Between Mental Health and ADHD Is Strong, so Why Aren’t We Paying Attention?

An ADHD diagnosis is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes than other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

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·January 13, 2023·4 min read

Cannabis and the Oral Microbiome: Exploring Their Impacts on the Brain

A new study seeks to better understand how cannabis use alters the oral microbiome and how this may have an impact on neurodegenerative disorders.

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·January 12, 2023·4 min read

Common Brain Network for Psychiatric Illness Discovered

Investigating four pre-existing, publically available psychological and neurological data sets, researchers identify a network of brain areas that underlie psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.